Mikel Merino News: Nets brace in start

Merino scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Slavia Prague. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.

Merino was put into the starting XI as a forward in surprising fashion but the move paid off with two goals for the veteran midfielder. This performance is likely to earn Merino the start on Saturday against Sunderland, a side which has conceded just eight goals this season and sits fourth in the table.